REFLECTOR: Carburated Auto engine

[Jim Sower]

Tracy Crook of  www.realworldsolutions.com  has an ECM that the whole 
system is duplexed - you run on the A side or the B side (and alternate 
from flight to flight).  Redundant sensors and everything IIRC.
Might help ... Jim S.


NMFlyer1 at aol.com wrote:

> I had the same options when I designed my V-6 powerplant.  There are 
> plenty of computer programs (specially for the LT1) that tuning and 
> monitoring the EFI system are relatively easy. My sole concern of the 
> EFI system is the main processor.
>  
>  Most modern ECM's do have a "limp home mode".... that many don't 
> completely understand. The "limp home mode" only works if the system 
> has malfunctions/failures in the sensors.  IT DOES NOT HAVE A BACKUP 
> IF THE ECM ITSELF FAILS!! 
> Since I have had 3 seperate computer failures, on 3 different types of 
> automobiles, all without warning. That was unacceptable.
>  
> There is no doubt that a computerized EFI would be the most efficient. 
> It was just my choice not to trust the processor. 
>  
> By far, the least efficient would be the carb.  But; they are the good 
> ole technology.
>  
> I chose the multi port Airflow Performance system for my own 
> application, but I believe the Ellison Throttle body is a good choice 
> too. 
>  
> All the best,    Kurt
>
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